California, CA · 2026
Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$232,542
per year
State Median
$219,386
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $181,540
25th %ile
$178,512
Entry
Average
$232,542
State avg
75th %ile
$272,200
Senior
Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $283,928 | +22% | +2.6% |
| San Jose, CA | $281,750 | +21% | +2.6% |
| Fremont, CA | $267,589 | +15% | +2.6% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $261,054 | +12% | +2.6% |
| Irvine, CA | $255,608 | +10% | +2.6% |
| Anaheim, CA | $251,251 | +8% | +2.6% |
| Long Beach, CA | $249,072 | +7% | +2.6% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $244,715 | +5% | +2.6% |
| San Diego, CA | $237,091 | +2% | +2.6% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $229,466 | -1% | +2.6% |
| Sacramento, CA | $212,038 | -9% | +2.6% |
| Riverside, CA | $210,949 | -9% | +2.6% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $201,146 | -14% | +2.6% |
| Stockton, CA | $196,789 | -15% | +2.6% |
| Modesto, CA | $191,343 | -18% | +2.6% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $190,253 | -18% | +2.6% |
| Fresno, CA | $189,164 | -19% | +2.6% |
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See how Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries stack up across California cities.